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Coleman Hawkins has a great story. He was a player who was ready to take the floor, in whatever position his team needed him to. Sure, transferring from a Big Ten contending Illinois team to Kansas State this past offseason certainly didn’t bear fruit, as the Wildcats struggled.

Cleveland Cavaliers Workout Intriguing Kansas State Guard Prospect

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing in an interesting guard prospect in the weeks ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Cavaliers have brought in Kansas State guard Coleman Hawkins for a pre-draft workout, per his Instagram.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / May 15

Should Ex-K-State's Coleman Hawkins Have Received An NBA Combine Nod?

75 players are at the NBA Combine this week. Former Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins is not among those. Hawkins withdrew from the Draft last year to spend his final collegiate season at Kansas State.

Kevin Love Has Inspiring Message For Athletes Like Ex-Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins

Former Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins received mixed reactions amid his emotional interview after falling to Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament. Hawkins admitted that social media and outside criticism hurt his on-court performance, ending the Wildcats' season way before they anticipated.

Coleman Hawkins Supports Ex-Illinois Teammate Brandin Podziemski In Warriors Victory

Many are elated watching Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski shine in the NBA Playoffs. Amid that crowd is his former Illinois teammate Coleman Hawkins, who tweeted his support watching the game Tuesday night.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 18

Could Coleman Hawkins Follow Former K-State Teammate In Declaring For NBA Draft?

Former Kansas State forward David N'Guessan surprisingly declared for the 2025 NBA Draft after three years in the program. N'Guessan logged career highs in nearly every category last season, leading the Wildcats in points, rebounds, and field goal percentage.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 7

Former Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins Perfectly Predicted Florida-Houston NCAA Championship

Not many anticipated a Florida vs. Houston NCAA championship. But Coleman Hawkins did. The former Kansas State star's pre-tournament predictions pinned his former Big 12 rivals against the Gators in the big game.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 6

Kansas State's Jerome Tang Talks About Added Pressures of NIL

Last June Kansas State was thrust into the NIL conversation as Coleman Hawkins announced he withdrew from the NBA Draft before transferring to the Wildcats program.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 2

Tracy Wolfson 'Can't Blame' Likes Of K-State's Coleman Hawkins For Chasing NIL Deals

The Kansas State men's basketball team was one of the most expensive in the nation this season. And yet, the Wildcats fell way short of their NCAA Tournament expectations, highlighted by forward Coleman Hawkins' $2 million NIL deal.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 24

How Does Coleman Hawkins's Tournament Bracket Stack Up After Second Round?

Coleman Hawkins and his former Kansas State Wildcats are out of the NCAA Tournament. Still, the five-year forward consistently vocalizes his opinion on everything college basketball.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 24

Kansas State's Temira Poindexter Leans On Teammates In Star Performance Over Kentucky

Kansas State forward Temira Poindexter started off shooting 0-of-5 from 3-point range against Kentucky Sunday afternoon. She ended the game as the hero, knocking down eight shots from the arc in a 24-point performance, including the winning shot in overtime.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 23

Kansas State Women Hold On Against In Overtime Thriller Against Kentucky

The Kansas State women's electric season continues. They defeated Kentucky Sunday afternoon in an overtime nail-biter for their first First Sweet 16 appearance since 2002.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 23

Coleman Hawkins Very Transparent About Online Hate While At Kansas State

Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins discussed his mental battles dealing with social media and online hate all season long. Apparently, it was more detrimental than we thought.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / March 22

Kansas State Basketball Star Reveals Frustration on Leaked Details About Record NIL Deal

Coleman Hawkins was one of the most heavily recruited guards in the transfer portal last season. The 6-9 star was coming off a big season for the Illinois Fighting Illini, and he was looking for a new program for his final season.

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College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 21

Ex-Kansas State Player Coleman Hawkins Blasts Those Who Leaked His NIL Deal

Ex-Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins entered this season with a target on his back. Before he arrived in Manhattan, it was well reported he received an NIL deal reportedly worth $2 million to transfer from Illinois instead of enter the NBA draft.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 17

One Year Ago, K-State's Coleman Hawkins Helped Clinch Big Ten Championship With Illinois

Kansas State's elimination from the NCAA Tournament leaves the players watching their peers from the sideline. Forward Coleman Hawkins reflected on brighter times, posting a photo on Instagram of him winning the Big Ten championship with Illinois on this day last year.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 17

Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins Reportedly Received Fully Guaranteed NIL Deal

The full contract details for Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins have been revealed, per On3Sports' Pete Nakos. He received the full $2 million, among the highest-paid college athletes.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 14

Coleman Hawkins Still Believes Jerome Tang Can Win Championship At Kansas State

Kansas State's season is over, but forward Coleman Hawkins sees brighter days for the program ahead. He believes coach Jerome Tang will bring a title back to Manhattan one day.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 13

College Basketball Fans Have Mixed Reactions To Coleman Hawkins' Teary-Eyed Interview

It's been a wild ride for Kansas State this season. But even more for forward Coleman Hawkins. The star transfer was anticipated to elevate the Wildcats to compete in the NCAA Tournament, but they fell way short after losing to Baylor Wednesday night in the Big 12 Tournament.

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 5

Kansas State Star Forward Coleman Hawkins Suiting Up Against Bearcats

Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins (knee) appears to be playing in Wednesday's game against Cincinnati. He was on the floor moving decently well with a large brace on his right knee, the big man moved around KSU's halfcourt side and launched a few jumpers while going through a full warm up.

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 5

Report: Kansas State Star Coleman Hawkins A Game-Time Decision Against Cincinnati

Cincinnati basketball may end up facing Coleman Hawkins (knee) on Wednesday night. CBS Sports's Jon Rothstein reported the Kansas State star forward is a game-time decision to play on Wednesday after missing the past three games.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 2

Kansas State Forward Coleman Hawkins Unlikely to Play vs. Colorado

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is unlikely to play in Sunday’s matchup vs. Colorado. Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / February 26

Coleman Hawkins Injury Status vs. UCF

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is unlikely to play in Wednesday’s matchup vs. UCF. Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 23

Kansas State’s Coleman Hawkins OUT vs. Arizona State

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is set to miss Sunday’s matchup vs. Arizona State. According to a report from the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 30

Big 12 delivers chaos with Kansas State's upset over Cincinnati

Big 12 delivers chaos early with Kansas State's upset win over Cincinnati

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Illinois Basketball: Latest Buzz On Coleman Hawkins

Last week, Illinois Basketball fans received the news that Coleman Hawkins would enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process. This was surprising news to most fans, however, this was an exceptionally smart decision by Coleman to have all options on the table.